Coast and islands
The mainland has about 1,777 km of coast. Offshore lie 1,246 islands and islets, 47 of them permanently inhabited. Pebble and rocky beaches with very clear water are typical; sandy beaches are less common.
The regions
- Istria in the north is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic, with Venetian-style coastal towns, Roman monuments in Pula and a green interior. Most of our holiday homes are here.
- Kvarner Bay lies between Istria and the mainland, with Rijeka and the islands of Krk, Cres, Lošinj and Rab.
- Dalmatia stretches far to the south, with cities such as Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik.
- The islands, such as Hvar, Brač and Korčula, are ideal if you want a holiday with the sea between you and the mainland.
Nature
Croatia has eight national parks: Plitvice Lakes, Krka, Kornati, Brijuni, Paklenica, Mljet, Risnjak and Northern Velebit. From a holiday home in Istria, the Brijuni Islands make a lovely day trip.